Teams from Brading Town, Cowes Sports, East Cowes Vics, Newport (IOW) & West Wight will take part. ( OVER 35′s )

Any player’s 35 or over, wishing to take part, please contact Steve Lawton.. 07977901423. Don’t be shy!!

Gates open @ 10am.

Presentation will take place @ 5pm.

First game will Kick Off @ 11am.

Brewers Burger Bar will be open all day, providing some very good scran…

An Ice Cream van will be at the ground.

ENTRY will be £1 for ALL adults, Under 16′s enter FREE.

Parking will be available but at OWNERS RISK.

A small programme will be available.

Congratulations to Brading Town Colts U10′s, who overcame the favourites Binstead, to win the U 10′s cup.

Binstead 1 v 1 Brading. aet. ( pens Brading won 2 v 4 )

Brading held a 0 v 1, after a Lewis FLEMING shot took a deflection and went in the net. Unfortunately, in the closing minutes, Binstead grabbed an equaliser, to take the game into extra-time. The extra-time periods led to no goals and penalties were needed to decide the cup winners.

The shoot-out saw Brading goalie, Luke NIGH pull off two superb stops to deny Binstead,

Two Brading players were in the running for the Man of the Match award, Shay Phillipson for his superb defensive display, making tackle after tackle, to deny a slick Binstead forward line. The other was Luke NIGH, whose 2 penalty stops earned him the coveted Man of the match award.

Man of the Match.. LUKE NIGH.

Team.. Nigh Radford Dillon Gough Meek Bligh Phillipson Fleming

Subs.. Archer Oliver Burton.

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U16′s Cup Final.

Despite playing some good fotball, Brading Town U16′s were undone by S & L, who put away their chances.

Sandown & Lake 2 v 1 Brading Town ( aet )

A goaless 1st half between to evenly matched sides.

In the 2nd half, S & L took the lead from the penalty spot. Brading grabbed an equaliser some 15 mins from time… Emerson Tattersall punished a defensive mistake, to make it 1 v 1. A goaless last 15 mins saw the game go into extra-time.

The 1st period of extra-time saw S & L take the lead once more, despite some good saves from Brading keeper, Stevens.

Team.. Stevens Bayliss Taylor Bennett Beardsall Barnes Snow Oatley Tattersall Cook Wade.

Subs.. Payne Maloney Egboh.

Man of the Match.. Brading Town’s JORDAN COOK.

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BTFC would like to thank Sandown Rotary Club…. who recently awarded the Colts Section of the club, the sum of £1155-00.

Colts U15 manager Ged Riley & Colts chairman, Mark Powell, received the cheque from Sandown Rotary President, Dorothy Dye. Dorothy also stayed at the Peter Henry ground to present trophies at the Colts end of season bash…

This sum of money will be used to help the Colts section of the club gain, FA Charter Standard.

This will give the many parents who are involved in the colts section, a lovely boost for the coming season.

Brading Town Colts is the only IOW club to have colts teams from U8′s thro to U16′s.

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Thanks to Jill & Paul DIBDEN, of ” perfectlyposhlaundry services ” who recently supplied the reserve side with a brand new 2nd strip.

Brading Town Res, 2nd strip, supplied by perfectlyposhlaundry..2012

Angel of the North, my a**e!

I hear that plastic Jawdee….. Oliver Fleming, has signed Wessex forms with the Romans for next season.

Good on ya

To everyone connected to Brading Town Football, I wish to announce that I will be standing down as Club Chairman, following the Presentation Evening on May 25th.
I feel that I have taken the club as far as I can. My personal commitments, will not allow me to spend as much time at the club, as I haven in the past. I believe someone new will continue the work I have carried out, and move the club further forward. The three years I have spent as Vice Chairman / Chairman, have been wonderful years and made me so proud.

I will never forget the achievements of finishing 4th last season, even though we found ourselves in the bottom two this season, I have enjoyed it just as much. It really lifts the spirits to see so many young players progressing through the club, although results did not go our way, we continued to play some excellent football.

Away from football, it has been very difficult year and I think it is only this club that has kept me positive. I still have personal issues to sort out in the near future, but I know the support will be there from the club.

There are so many people to thank. First, my Committee, especially Laurie Wallis, Geoff Ruck and Steve Lawton. The ground staff,  Paul Woodnutt, Wayne Bradley, Peter aka ‘Bomber’ and Rob Brewer. Bernard  and Tony on the gate, and Michael in the bar. Stan Dupp, for his efforts in keeping the website always up to date. The Managers and assistants of all the sides connected to the club, from the Colts teams to the Senior teams. The Colts chairman, Mark Powell and Secretary Ged Riley. Finally a big thank you to the supporters of the club.

Although I will be standing down as Chairman, you will still see me around at the club, supporting and helping the club, in which ever capacity I am needed.

Paul Morris.

McDonalds, sponsor of Brading Town Reserve's.

MONDAY 14th May.

BRADING TOWN RESERVES 1 v 0 Ventnor.

( Jack Hayward )

As observed by Stan DUPP.

Brading Town & Ventnor were locked in battle for the first 30 mins, Mulholland & Urry matched Hitchcox & Attrill blow for blow in the middle of the park. Lacy was causing problems for the Roman’s defence, as was Vale for the Ventnor back four. Roper showed all his experience to keep the Brading back four intact. Thompson was missing nothing at the back for Ventnor. The final 15 mins saw Ventnor gaining control and playing some nice football. For all their pressure, True was hardly called into action.

The 2nd half saw Brading change personnel, with Roper not appearing for the 2nd half ( work commitments ) “Ropes” was replaced  by young McIntosh, who fitted in seamlessly…It was obvious that Brading had received the “hair dryer” treatment. From the 46th minute on they began to take control… Matt Burford, who covered every blade of grass, began to run the game and was a continual danger to Ventnor. Vale continued to work hard, and should have been rewarded with a couple of goals, but failed to take the chances. As did Hayward and Burford. Finally, the Brading pressure paid off.. a continuous wave off attacks led to HAYWARD firing home to give the Romans a deserved lead. Aarron Burford came on for Hayward… his fresh legs helped to push Ventnor further back, and Douglas was kept very busy.

Lacy was reduced to 2nd fiddle status and Thompson at the heart of the Ventnor defence, was fighting an uphill battle to keep Brading at bay…Woodhouse was a late sub for Brading, but filled in well down the right. All in all a good solid show from Brading, and they now live to play Northwood on Wednesday for the Div 1 runner’s up position. Close to the 90 min mark and Ventnor began to show their frustration… Urry could easily have been red carded when he threw a wild punch, fortunately it was carbon copy of Derek Chisora, and missed.

Brading Town MOM… Matt BURFORD.

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WEDNESDAY 16th May.

BRADING TOWN RES 3 v 0 Northwood SJ.

( Danny Vale, James Woodhouse & Aarron Burford )

Something like a match report to follow…………………………..somewhen!!

A comprehensive victory over a gallant Northwood SJ, saw Brading Town Reserves take all 3 ponits and ensure the runner’s up position in Division 1. A tremendous achievement to all concerned. With special congratulations to Steve Lawton… and his assistant Steve Rowe.

Team.. True J. Phelps Younie Roper McIntosh Phipps M. Burford Attrill A. Burford B. Armstrong Vale.

Subs.. Woodhouse Knowles A. Lawton. ( all used )

Brading Town MOM…Brian ATTRILL.

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This season’s Award’s Evening will take place on Friday 25th MAY.

It will be held in the Clubhouse, starting @ 8pm.

Hot food will be available.

Your support would be appreciated.

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Brading Town U13's squad, 2011/12. ( Kit sponsored by John Hawkins )

Well done to the Under 13′s, who have finished their season with 4 wins out of 5. Beating Oakfield Wanderers 2 v 6 in their final game of the season. Scorer’s were.. J. O’Brien 2, D. Bowen 1, J. Clinch 1, H. Matthews 1 & N. James 1.

The u13′s had a mixed season, but their manager Paul Daysh, has worked hard to keep them focused till the end.

This season, every player in the squad, managed to score a goal. The only exception was Tom, who sadly, has been injured for most of the season.. Jake O’Brien left it late to score his first goals of the season and notched 2!!

The Golden Boot will be a 3 way share, between J. ATTRILL, H. MATTHEWS & N. JAMES, who all managed to score 17 goals each.

Thanks to Paul Daysh and Caroline Diamond for their ” match reports ”

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IOW Saturday League, Div 1.

BRADING TOWN RES 13 v 0 Newchurch.

( Vale 4, B. Armstrong 2, Phipps 2, M. Burford 2, J. Phelps 1, Woodhouse 1, Hayward 1 )

Team.. Icke J. Phelps Phipps Roper MacIntosh Woodhouse M. Burford Attrill A. Burford B. Armstrong Vale.

Subs.. Knowles Hitchcox Hayward.

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